Omaha Lit Fest Returns
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Omaha Lit Fest, an annual event that welcomes writers and readers from across the country is returning this weekend. Originally created by area novelist Timothy Schaffert, the event had been on hiatus but revived by Ted and Nicole Wheeler of the Dundee Company Roving Book Store.
Culture Con, New Millennial Arts Festival Saturday
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Saturday, August 10 is the first Omaha Culture Con Music and Arts festival at River West Park in Elkhorn. Its mission is to bring together not just the Omaha Metro Area, but a whole generation. And they’ve only had a few months to prepare.
5th New American Arts Fest in Benson
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Tonight marks the 5th year of the New American Arts Festival, a collaborative event hosted by Lutheran Family Services and Benson First Friday. It’s an opportunity for immigrants and refugees to share their passions and skills with the community through performances and workshops, and for Omaha to learn about rich traditions from around the world. Brittany Steigner, Chair for the Festival Committee.
Read MoreFrom Fringe to Foreground: Omaha Under the Radar Festival

By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Wednesday, July 5 starts the fourth Omaha Under the Radar Festival, a series of eclectic performances across multiple venues in town. Under the Radar showcases both local and national performers for four days and features music performances, dance, workshops, and performance art.
Read MoreCross-Genre Conspire Music and Arts Festival’s First Year in Omaha

By Corbin Hirschhorn
It’s impossible to say what’s going to be performed at this weekend’s Conspire Music and Arts Festival, because the music hasn’t been written yet.